Performance in the Blockades of Neoliberalism

Discover the thought-provoking insights of Performance in the Blockades of Neoliberalism by M. Wickstrom, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2012. This compelling 210-page paperback delves into the intersections of performance and philosophy, exploring the transformative potential of performance as a political tool. Wickstrom takes readers on a journey from refugee camps in Palestine to the halting sites of the Irish Travellers, revealing how performance can challenge neoliberalism's depoliticizing tactics and its strategic manipulation of humanitarianism, human rights, and development. This first edition is essential for anyone interested in the critical analysis of contemporary socio-political issues through the lens of performance art. Engage with this vital discourse and reimagine the ways in which performance can serve as a catalyst for change.